Math Problem Statement
3.3 Points π΄(1; 2), π΅(5; 1) and πΆ(3; β 2) are given and shown in the diagram below. Figure 3: Points π΄, π΅ and πΆ on the Cartesian plane. 3.3.1 Determine the coordinates of the point π· to create parallelogram π΄π΅πΆπ·. (3) 3.3.2 Prove that π΄π΅πΆπ· is not a rhombus. (3)
Solution
To solve this problem, let's start with the given points , , and on the Cartesian plane.
3.3.1: Determine the coordinates of point to create parallelogram
In a parallelogram, the diagonals bisect each other. Thus, the midpoint of diagonal should equal the midpoint of diagonal .
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Calculate the midpoint of :
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Let the coordinates of be . We now calculate the midpoint of :
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Set the midpoints equal:
This gives us two equations:
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Solve for and : From equation (1):
From equation (2):
Thus, the coordinates of point are .
3.3.2: Prove that is not a rhombus
To prove that is not a rhombus, we need to show that not all sides are of equal length.
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Calculate the lengths of the sides:
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Length of :
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Length of :
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Length of :
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Length of :
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Compare the lengths:
Since , the lengths are not all equal, proving that is not a rhombus.
Summary:
- Coordinates of point :
- Proof that is not a rhombus: and are equal, but and are equal and not equal to .
If you need further details or have questions, let me know! Here are some related questions you might consider:
- What are the coordinates of the midpoint of diagonal ?
- How do you calculate the area of parallelogram ?
- What conditions must be met for a quadrilateral to be a rhombus?
- Can you derive the slope of each side of the parallelogram?
- What other types of quadrilaterals can be formed with points , , , and ?
Tip: Always check the lengths of the sides to determine the properties of quadrilaterals.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Coordinate Geometry
Properties of Parallelograms
Distance Formula
Formulas
Midpoint Formula: M = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2)
Distance Formula: d = β((x2 - x1)Β² + (y2 - y1)Β²)
Theorems
Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other
A quadrilateral is a rhombus if all sides are equal
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10
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